The saying of old Antigonus, who when he was to fight at Andros, and one told him, The enemys ships are more than ours, replied, For how many then wilt thou reckon me?1

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Life of Pelopidas.

Note 1.The pilot telling Antigonus the enemy outnumbered him in ships, he said, But how many ships do you reckon my presence to be worth? Apophthegms of Kings and Great Commanders. (Antigonus II.) [back]